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US$40 million invested by Constellium to expand Michigan plant

Constellium N.V., New York, has invested US$40 million to expand its plant in Van Buren, Mich., which produces customized automotive structures and which features advanced prototyping and development capabilities. The 210,000 ft.2 expansion project has doubled plant manufacturing capacity for…

European automotive recovery kicks into gear

The recovery of the Western European automotive sector kicks into gear with auto sales increasing 10.7 % in March. Registrations last month increased to 1.56 million cars from 1.41 million a year earlier, according to data and estimates compiled by…

Jack Williams Tyre Purchases Pittston Tyre

Jack Williams Tyre Co. has acquired Pittston Tyre and Auto Service in Pittson, Pa. “I have decided that merging my operation with Jack Williams Tyre Company will benefit my long time, loyal customers and my hardworking and dedicated employees,” said…

UBS Reiterates a Hold Rating on Delphi Automotive

In a report released today, Colin Langan from UBS reiterated a Hold rating on Delphi Automotive with a price target of US$80. The company’s shares opened today at US$81.64, close to its 52-week high of US$82.24. Delphi Automotive has an analyst consensus…

Trelleborg acquires agricultural tyre business in Australia

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Wheel Systems, signed an agreement to acquire Armstrong Tyres, an Australian service and distribution company of agricultural tyres. The business specializes in tyres and complete wheels for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tractor…

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive looks to expand in U.S.: chairman

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc wants to purchase more U.S. auto dealerships to expand the company’s automotive dealer venture, Larry Van Tuyl, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, told CNBC on Tuesday. Van Tuyl, who appeared on CNBC with Buffett, said that the group will…